The Philippine Army (PA) has been steadily expanding the unmanned aerial system (UAS) capability of its reserve force, underscoring the service’s shift toward modernization and a stronger role in external defense. PA Commanding General Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete witnessed a drone capability...
Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete, called “Toto” by his peers, never dreamed of becoming a soldier. Unlike many of his classmates at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) who had long envisioned themselves in uniform, his journey into the armed forces was more of an unexpected turn than...
The Philippine Army (PA) has formally activated the reserve component of its elite Scout Rangers, expanding the reach of one of the military’s most battle-tested units. Army Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, himself a full-blooded Scout Ranger, led the activation ceremony of the Scout Ranger...
The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday, Aug. 18, expressed optimism for deeper cooperation with the United States Army, particularly in training, exercises, and capability development, as Manila continues to bolster its defense posture. Forging closer cooperation between the two armies was the focus...
Philippine Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete ordered an immediate and complete halt to all so-called “ reception ceremonies ” for new Army soldiers in what appears to be a direct response to mounting public clamor against hazing and similar practices in the military. This...
The Philippine Army (PA) said Monday, Aug. 4, that it has relieved two ranking military officers and 19 enlisted personnel after a newly-minted soldier died during reception rites in Maguindanao del Sur last week, an incident that poses a significant test for newly appointed Army commanding...
Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, newly-installed commanding general of the Philippine Army (PA), bared his command guidance and strategic priorities during his first command conference at the Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Friday, Aug. 1. Nafarrete issued his marching order...
President Marcos expressed confidence that new Philippine Army chief Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete will maintain the Army 's integrity and professionalism. Marcos led the change of command of the Philippine Army on Thursday, July 31 at the Fort Andres Bonifacio in Taguig City. He named...
